annual general meeting - venturer presentation
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Presented by Aiden Macdonald, GYC at the
Annual General Meeting4th SurDel Scouting Group *
Awards, Scholarships & Volunteer Opportunities
for Venturer Scouts
Challenge!
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Scouts Canada Structure
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Scouts Canada Structure Cont’d
Fraser Valley Council
West SurDel Area
4th SurDel Group
Beaver Section5 - 7
Cub Scout Section8 - 10
Scout Section11 - 14
Venturer Scout Section14 - 17
Rover Scout Section18 - 26
- Keeo - Sixers Council- Kim
- Court of Honour
- Venturer Executive- President
- Group Committee- Section Leaders- Group Commissioner- Group Youth Commissioner
- Scouters Club- Area Commissioner- Area Youth Commissioner
- Round Table- Council Commissioner- Council Youth Commissioner
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What are the awards?Personal Fitness
AwardService Award
Social, Cultural and Spiritual Award
Explorational Award
Personal Interest Award
Vocational Award
World Scout Environment
Award
Venturer Award Canadian TrailsAward
OutdoorsmanAward
Armory AdventureAward
Queen’s VenturerAward
Duke of Edinburgh Award
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Duke of Edinburgh Award
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Scholarships
Scouts Canada Scholarship Program
● 17 scholarships annually
● Application form and essay
● Two letters of reference (one from within Scouting)
● Canadian Universities or Colleges only
Candidates will be selected based on the following criteria:
● Scouting history, involvement and achievement
● Leadership contributions to Scouting
● Community leadership and contributions outside of Scouting
● Scholastic achievements up to the time of application
● Attitude and aptitude
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Thanks Button & Service Awards
● Volunteers, youth,
parents, the community at
large.
• Scouters will receive a
certificate every time they
are commended.
• As Scouters accumulate
commendations, they will
become eligible for
Outstanding Service
Awards and will be
recognized with a medal
and uniform insignia for
each award.
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Thanks Button & Service Awards
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Thanks Button & Service Awards
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Volunteer Opportunities
SCOUTERS-IN-TRAINING (S.I.T.)
Helps out in a younger section of their choice (Beavers 5-7, Cubs 8-10, Scouts 11-14)
Requirements ● 16-17 years old ● Willing to live by Scouts Canada’s principles ● Willing to participate in training/development programs for Scouters-in-Training ● Often members of a Venturer or Rover section
Duties
● Usually involved in leading games, songs, stories ● Help with crafts, outdoor activities ● Often work with smaller groups of youth members ● Helps out with administrative duties● Involved in program planning
Volunteer Hours● 1 hour per week plus weekly meeting
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Volunteer Opportunities
ACTIVITY LEADERS
Helps out in a younger section of their choice (Beavers 5-7, Cubs 8-10, Scouts 11-14) Requirements
● 14 to 15 year-olds ● Have good character ● Willing to live by Scouts Canada’s Principles ● Willing to take training/development for their age group
Duties
● Work with other leaders to help with games, songs, stories, crafts, etc. ● Help the youth members in small groups or on an individual basis ● May help with some administrative duties ● Involved in program planning
Volunteer Hours● 1 hour per week plus weekly meeting
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Volunteer Opportunities
VENTURER EXECUTIVE
Helps run the Venturer section Requirements
● Must be a Venturer● Willing to live by Scouts Canada’s Principles ● Willing to take training/development for their role● Willing to have regular attendance at meetings
Roles● President● Vice-President● Secretary● Quartermaster● Event Manager● Assistant Event Manager● CEO (Chairmen)● Awards and Recognition Officer
Volunteer Hours● 1 hour per week plus weekly meeting
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Volunteer Opportunities
GROUP YOUTH COMMISSIONER (GYC)
Duties
Group 1. Supporting the Keeo, Sixers Council, Kim, Court of Honour, Activity Leader, Venturer Executive, and Scouter-In-
Training. 2. Contributing member of the Group Committee. 3. Work with the Group Commissioner to provide direct support to section leaders4. Work to encourage growth within the group. 5. Work with the Group Commissioner and the Area Youth Commissioner to set goals and build a personal
development plan. 6. Help bring in a new GYC at end of term
Area 7. Serve as an active, contributing member of the Area Youth Network. 8. Support participation in youth training events (e.g. FLEX, FAST, FOCUS, etc…) 9. Ensure that youth and volunteers are recognized for their contributions. 10. Additional duties as discussed in consultation with the Group Commissioner, and the Area Youth Commissioner.
Recommended Skills: ● Communication ● Time Management ● Planning ● Teamwork
Volunteer Hours● 5-10 hours per month plus any meetings
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Training
Youth Leadership Training
Next session is the weekend after Rovent (February 15th)
FLEX - Fun Learning EXperience
● Cubs (8-10)
FAST - Fun Active Scout Training
● Scouts (11-14)
FOCUS - Future Of Canada United in Scouting
● Venturers (14-17)
Volunteer Leadership Training
Woodbadge 1
● Section specific (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Group Youth Commissioners, Group Commissioners)
● Weekend long course
● Also available online
● Cool woggle
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Social Camps
Coyote• Skeeter• Mardi Gras• Rovent• Rainbucket• Heatstroke• No Name
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Other Outings & Leadership
• Family Fun Night• Haunted House for Hunger• Bottle & Clothing Drives• Cuboree• Scouter Training• Group Camp
• Jamboree’s- national- pacific- world
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Expanding the Reach
• Medical Venturer Scouts• Search & Rescue Venturer Scouts• Sea Venturer Scouts
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